Real Sociedad vs Elche CF: match statistics
Real Sociedad shows significantly better form than Elche CF, as confirmed by the points per game average over the last 5 matches (2.2 for the hosts compared to just 0.4 for the visitors). The hosts remain undefeated in their last five matches with three wins and two draws, while Elche is on a three-match losing streak. A key factor is the visitors' dreadful away form – 0% away wins this season, 60% losses, and a goal difference of -9. Real Sociedad wins 45% of their home matches, averaging 1.64 goals scored with an xG of 1.53, which surpasses Elche's attacking capabilities (averaging 1 goal away with an xG of 0.96). Additionally, the visitors fail to score in 20% of their away matches, and they concede an average of 1.9 goals per game. All these factors point to a clear home victory.
Real Sociedad vs Elche CF: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Real Sociedad played Elche CF in La Liga (Spain). The match was played on 7 February 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Real Sociedad: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Elche CF: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Real Sociedad scores 1.36 and concedes 1.36 goals per match. Elche CF scores 1.36 and concedes 1.45. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Real Sociedad 82%, Elche CF 68%. Over 2.5: Real Sociedad 55%, Elche CF 55%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Real Sociedad has higher xG: 1.52 vs 1.28. Real Sociedad: 13.1 shots per match, Elche CF: 10.9.
Match halves
Real Sociedad: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.86. Elche CF: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.86.
Goals by minute
Real Sociedad: 31-45+ (8 goals). Elche CF: 46-60 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Real Sociedad shows significantly better form than Elche CF, as confirmed by the points per game average over the last 5 matches (2.2 for the hosts compared to just 0.4 for the visitors). The hosts remain undefeated in their last five matches with three wins and two draws, while Elche is on a three-match losing streak. A key factor is the visitors' dreadful away form – 0% away wins this season, 60% losses, and a goal difference of -9. Real Sociedad wins 45% of their home matches, averaging 1.64 goals scored with an xG of 1.53, which surpasses Elche's attacking capabilities (averaging 1 goal away with an xG of 0.96). Additionally, the visitors fail to score in 20% of their away matches, and they concede an average of 1.9 goals per game. All these factors point to a clear home victory.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Real Sociedad | Elche CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Real Sociedad is 450% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Real Sociedad · 0.4 pts / match - Elche CF
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Real Sociedad is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.36 goals / match - Real Sociedad · 1.45 goals / match - Elche CF
Real Sociedad scores in 86% of matches (19 of 22 matches), while Elche CF keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 matches).
Elche CF scores in 86% of matches (19 of 22 matches), while Real Sociedad keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 22 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Real Sociedad
Over / Under - Elche CF
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Real Sociedad is 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / match - Real Sociedad · 1.18 pts / match - Elche CF
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Real Sociedad - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Elche CF - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 23%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -5 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Real Sociedad
Elche CF
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Real Sociedad | Liga | Elche CF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.73 | 2.62 | ▲ 2.82 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 82% | 54% | ▲ 68% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 49% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 5% | 26% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 67% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 84% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Real Sociedad 0 - 1 - 0 Elche CF. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Real Sociedad vs Elche CF?
The La Liga match finished Real Sociedad 3:1 Elche CF. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Real Sociedad vs Elche CF?
Real Sociedad score 1.36 goals per game on average and Elche CF 1.36. The La Liga average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 82% of Real Sociedad's matches and 68% of Elche CF's.
What form are Real Sociedad and Elche CF in?
Over the last 5 games Real Sociedad have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Elche CF 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Real Sociedad vs Elche CF?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.